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Dance for Grade 4 and 5

by Lisa

Jul 13, 2008

It is my first year teaching PE, but I have been teaching for several years. I love dance and want to incorporate it into my classes. Can anyone recommend a good dance site or resource? Thank you.

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Sassy On 7/13/08, Lisa wrote: > It is my first year teaching PE, but I have been teaching > for several years. I love dance and want to incorporate it > into my classes. Can anyone recommend a good dance site or > resource? Thank you.

Check out PE Central and a book from Human Kinetics - Dance Teaching Methods and Curriculum Design b...See More

Jul 20, 2008

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Praxis II Test

by Kim

Jul 16, 2008

I moved to Indiana and they are making me take my praxis II test again. Does anyone know if there are any study groups out there in Indiana? It has been 10 years since I have taken this test! Any help on study groups or current study materials would be appreciated.

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Does experience = great coach?

by Michael

Jul 27, 2008

Hello everyone.

I am a second year assistant high school football coach. Last year (my first coaching) was a great experience, and now I feel like I have the BEST job in the world.....being a teacher (business courses) and a coach! I am a lateral entry coach (two years in the teaching and coaching field after abandoning corporate America)....See More

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mac On 9/19/08, RSL wrote: > I've worked witha couple of guys who did this and if they > listen to the vets then they do fine. Just remember to ask > questions before and after practice and learn the lingo. > > On 7/27/08, Patrick wrote: >> On 7/27/08, Michael wrote: >>> Hello everyone. >>> >>> I am a sec...See More

Oct 23, 2008

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Marty Hughes Hang in there! I have seen guys that were basically All- Americans in the sport they played but could not coach a lick and others who never played but could relate to the kids and coach very well. The key is to have a passion for what you do and ask as many questions as possible from your peers and other coaches. You can never stop learning. The in...See More

Oct 26, 2008

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Should I become a Physical Education Teacher??

by Joe

Jul 29, 2008

I am looking for a career change and my background currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advice would help with my decision.

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Lindsey On 8/02/08, Paco wrote: > On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: >> On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >>> I am looking for a career change and my background >>> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >>> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >>> jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advic...See MoreOn 8/02/08, Paco wrote: > On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: >> On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >>> I am looking for a career change and my background >>> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >>> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >>> jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advice would >>> help with my decision. >> >> >> I will say that IF you really believe in teaching Physical >> Education, it is your passion and you will do the best for >> your students, then I say go for it. I have seen too many >> people get into this subject area for an easy paycheck, just >> throw out the balls and let students have free play. That >> is not the purpose of Physical Education. It does this >> subject a disservice and makes people look at it as >> worthless so they want to get rid of it. I have seen both >> men and women do amazing things and I have seen vice versa. >> >> Also, if you are going for your MS, it may not give you the >> opportunity to take activity based classes. Mine was more >> pedagogy based so it was beyond those type of classes. I >> would say take some of those classes. This will really give >> you an idea as to what age group you want to teach. >> Hopefully, you get some actual teaching experience with >> different age groups. Another thing that you could do is >> you could see if a school would allow you to come and >> observe their PE teacher(s). Try to find a school with a >> really good, progressive program. By the way, where are you >> located? > > > I agree with Sassy, make sure you take some activity classes > even if they are not required. You need a good repertoire of > activities to pick from throughout the year. I got into > teaching five years ago and can already notice the difference > between the PE teachers who love the subject and those who look > at it as an easy job or do it in order to coach. Other > teachers in the building notice, too.

Yep, don't do it unless it's your passion. Observing someone is wonderful, but you'll know if it's your niche once you have a turn at it. Ask ahead of time if you can teach a segment of an activity to get a taste of how kids respond to you. If it's not fun for them, or for you, the important information you have to share is meaningless. Please always have a reason to back up what you teach. It's true that too many people view our profession as a "roll out the ball" job. We fight that stigma every day, but if you enjoy teaching kids how to be fit and healthy that fact isn't so weighty.

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Tony On 8/11/08, Lindsey wrote: > On 8/02/08, Paco wrote: >> On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: >>> On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >>>> I am looking for a career change and my background >>>> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >>>> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >>...See MoreOn 8/11/08, Lindsey wrote: > On 8/02/08, Paco wrote: >> On 8/02/08, Sassy wrote: >>> On 7/29/08, Joe wrote: >>>> I am looking for a career change and my background >>>> currently is a financial advisor. I am thinking of going >>>> for my Masters Degree in Physical Education. How are the >>>> jobs as a Physical Education teacher? Any advice would >>>> help with my decision. >>> >>> >>> I will say that IF you really believe in teaching Physical >>> Education, it is your passion and you will do the best for >>> your students, then I say go for it. I have seen too many >>> people get into this subject area for an easy paycheck, just >>> throw out the balls and let students have free play. That >>> is not the purpose of Physical Education. It does this >>> subject a disservice and makes people look at it as >>> worthless so they want to get rid of it. I have seen both >>> men and women do amazing things and I have seen vice versa. >>> >>> Also, if you are going for your MS, it may not give you the >>> opportunity to take activity based classes. Mine was more >>> pedagogy based so it was beyond those type of classes. I >>> would say take some of those classes. This will really give >>> you an idea as to what age group you want to teach. >>> Hopefully, you get some actual teaching experience with >>> different age groups. Another thing that you could do is >>> you could see if a school would allow you to come and >>> observe their PE teacher(s). Try to find a school with a >>> really good, progressive program. By the way, where are you >>> located? >> >> >> I agree with Sassy, make sure you take some activity classes >> even if they are not required. You need a good repertoire of >> activities to pick from throughout the year. I got into >> teaching five years ago and can already notice the difference >> between the PE teachers who love the subject and those who look >> at it as an easy job or do it in order to coach. Other >> teachers in the building notice, too. > > > Yep, don't do it unless it's your passion. Observing someone is > wonderful, but you'll know if it's your niche once you have a turn > at it. Ask ahead of time if you can teach a segment of an > activity to get a taste of how kids respond to you. If it's not > fun for them, or for you, the important information you have to > share is meaningless. Please always have a reason to back up what > you teach. It's true that too many people view our profession as > a "roll out the ball" job. We fight that stigma every day, but if > you enjoy teaching kids how to be fit and healthy that fact isn't > so weighty.

I am a high school student looking to become a Phy Ed teacher what are some things i am looking at for college?

Aug 25, 2008

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Unique Situation - Ideas Appreciated!

by Donna/WI

Aug 4, 2008

I teach in a one-room school. This year I have 15 students grades 1,3,4,5,6,7,&8. The thrust of our Phy ed class is personal fitness, but it is nice to have some games to teach that the whole group can play together. Last year the favorite was rainbow tag, the year before was octopus and Jedi ball. We need to expand our pool of activities! We d...See More

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carol/kr Donna, I have a bunch of games on my carolgoodrow author site (club page) and on the [link removed]

> Donna

Aug 4, 2008

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Dick M Hi Donna,

Elves, Wizards and Giants might work with your group. You can read an explanation and see an illustrative video by clicking the link below. The students in the video are all older, but the game should work with a range of ages.

Cheers, Dick

On 8/04/08, Donna/WI wrote: > I teach in a one-room school. This y...See More

Sep 16, 2008

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Dance

by Dina

Aug 6, 2008

Hi there! Does anyone teach dance(middle school)? Just wanting to find someone to communicate with. Thanks. > > Dina

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Dina Maria,

I taught dance for 13 years in a dance studio and this is my fourth year in public school. I would love to talk with you and share ideas!

Dina

On 10/26/08, Maria wrote: > Hi Dina, > I have been teaching dance for 10 years in studio > environments but also in the public schools. I have been a > dancer my...See More

Oct 31, 2008

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Elizabeth I however, am a master at dance and it would be absouletly splendid if i could teach a class, i am looking to teach in a public school. By the way, i have taught dance routines to many celebrities who i shall not name. Goodbye :D P.S i am a musician, & studio owner.

Nov 3, 2008

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any ideas for short lessons in the gym

by for 3 year old preschool class??

Aug 19, 2008

Any games, thoughts, ideas would be greatly appreciated.

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Richard Salvemini On 8/19/08, for 3 year old preschool class?? wrote: > Any games, thoughts, ideas would be greatly appreciated. Set up stations around the gym with varing basic skills at each station, tossing, catching, striking,balancing, jumping, kicking etc....short intervals at each station. Carnival type atmosphere, allows for multiple chances to suceed and...See More

Aug 23, 2008

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CST Test in Phys. Ed.

by Soni

Aug 20, 2008

I will be taking the CST in Phys. Ed. for NYS on 8/23. I wanted to know if anyone knew how many questions are suppose to be on the test. In my review book I have 139 questions. And are the questions similar to the questions in the review books? Thanks!

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